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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Mexico

The Mexico median is $75,260 per year, with observed city pay up to Guadalajara at $53,329.

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Aerospace Engineer pay in Mexico: Guadalajara leads, Monterrey trails

The Mexico national median for a aerospace engineer is $1,280,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $888,000 in Monterrey to $907,000 in Guadalajara (1×).

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. Common screening skills include Aerodynamics, CAD, Materials, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about $865,300–$1,786,900 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Mexican city.

Guadalajara sits -29% vs the national median; Monterrey sits -31%. Relocating inside Mexico for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Mexico shows about 3.8% CPI in 2025. A aerospace engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Aerospace Engineer pay data in Mexico

Start with the national median ($1,280,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Mexico hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $865,300 (10th) → $1,280,000 (median) → $1,786,900 (90th). Guadalajara’s observed median is $907,000, with a local band about $617,000–$1,330,000. If an offer is “at the Mexico median” but the job is in Guadalajara, you may still be under local market.

National median
$75,260
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,274
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,329
Guadalajara, MX
Hourly (national)
$36.18
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Mexico

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Guadalajara, MX$53,329
Monterrey, MX$52,212

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Mexico?
The national median is about $1,280,000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about $888,000 to $907,000.
Which Mexico city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Guadalajara, MX leads observed metros at about $907,000 per year (-29% vs national).
Which Mexico city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Monterrey, MX is on the lower end at about $888,000 per year.
How many Mexico cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed aerospace engineer percentiles in MXN on this site.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Mexico?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Mexican industry mix.